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Canada international Alphonso Davies scored with what was nearly the final touch of the game to send the Bundesliga side through to the Round of 16

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Bayern draw Celtic 1-1 in UCL, eliminate Scottish side 2-1 over two legsU.S. internationals Carter-Vickers, Trusty started matchDavies scores last-gasp winner to send Bundesliga side throughFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Bayern Munich drew Celtic 1-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, which eliminated the Scottish side over two legs by an aggregate score of 2-1. U.S. internationals Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty started the match for the , with the center back pair playing all 90 minutes and stoppage time in the clash.

The Scottish side was in pole position to send the match to extra-time courtesy of a 63rd-minute go-ahead goal from Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn. However, come stoppage-time, Bayern equalized through Canadian defender Alphonso Davies, ultimately handing the German side the lead via aggregate.

After an initial save from goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, the ball was parried into danger, where Carter-Vickers himself attempted to clear the ball, only for a forcefully sprinting Davies to run into his challenge, forcing the ball into the back of the net.

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Trusty completed 93 percent of his passes on the day while registering 60 touches on the ball and winning 100 percent of his tackles from a defensive position. Carter-Vickers, meanwhile, boasted an 87 percent passing completion percentage, with 60 touches himself, while winning two of four possible ground duels.

Both defenders are experienced U.S. internationals and are in contention to be a part of Mauricio Pochettino's March USMNT camp for the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals.

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Celtic have, to date, not won a knockout round Champions League game as a club. Tuesday, they were seconds away from potentially achieving the feat.

Kevin Sharp, former batting mentor to England captain, sees encouraging attributes in Worcestershire prodigy

George Dobell06-Apr-2018Joe Clarke could be the new Joe Root, according to Root’s former batting mentor.Kevin Sharp, for many years a player and coach at Yorkshire, worked with Root as a developing player. Now head coach of Worcestershire, Sharp believes 21-year-old Clarke shares many of the same attributes as the England captain and feels he would do well if picked for the Test team this summer.”Yes, he could be the new Joe Root,” Sharp told ESPNcricinfo. “He reminds me a lot of Joe Root’s credentials.”I met Joe Root as a 12-year-old and he had something special straight away. I knew that from day one. The way he went about his tasks, the way he talked about the game and the way he went about planning: he was always planning for the next level.”Joe Clarke’s the same. He’s a fine young player. He wants to play all types of cricket for England. He’s very self-driven.”A few years ago I told Joe Root to look out for a guy called Joe Clarke. He said ‘All right. OK then.”Clarke is clearly a huge fan of Root. During the days when the England and England Lions squads trained together in Australia during the Ashes tour, Clarke could be seen sitting in the closest net to Root as he batted and watching his every move intently. And, while Clarke did not score especially heavily on the Lions tour in the Caribbean, he redeemed himself with scores of 46, 71 and 112 in the North v South games. He had previously become the first teenage Lions player since Root.With England struggling to find much consistency in their middle-order batting since Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen left the team, Clarke could even himself in the Test team within weeks. He is clearly highly thought of by the likes of Andy Flower and, if he starts the county season well, he will have given himself an excellent opportunity to push for a middle-order spot.”It wouldn’t surprise me if he was picked,” Sharp said. “He would do well. He believes in himself, he’s hungry and he concentrates well. It absolutely wouldn’t be a problem if he got picked. He wouldn’t let himself or anybody down.”Of more concern to Worcestershire could be the fact that Clarke is out of contract at the club at the end of the season. Counties can make 28-day approaches to players (that means they can notify the county of a player who is out of contract at the end of a season and inform them they wish to speak to that player in 28 days) from April 10 this year and Clarke is likely to have several big-budget suitors.It may be relevant that he retains aspirations to keep wicket – a skill he feels could help him when it comes to England selection – and his ability to do so at New Road is blocked by the excellence of Ben Cox.

Glasgow Rangers will be hoping to forget the opening few weeks of their season as the Premiership resumes tomorrow following the international break.

Michael Beale has led his side to just four wins from the opening nine matches of the 2023/24 campaign and this is simply not good enough, both domestically and in Europe.

The nine summer arrivals haven’t quite gelled into the squad yet and with pressure building, Beale will have to get results, and fast, if he hopes to keep his job beyond Christmas.

In truth, the Light Blues transfer business in recent years hasn’t exactly been up to scratch. Of course, there have been a few hidden gems, such as Joe Aribo, Todd Cantwell, and summer arrival Jack Butland, but vast sums of money have been spent on players who failed to live up to expectations at the club.

Defender Ben Davies certainly falls under the latter category as his spell in Glasgow has proven to be a big disappointment so far, despite first impressions of the player being largely positive.

How much did Rangers sign Ben Davies for?

The Englishman arrived at Ibrox last summer for a fee of £4m from Liverpool, and it looked like a solid piece of business by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, especially with Calvin Bassey and Leon Balogun departing the Gers, leaving them short in defence.

Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp even heaped praise on Davies, saying: “It’s a smart piece of recruitment from Giovanni van Bronckhorst, to be honest. Perfect for all parties. He has himself an accomplished defender, who is entering his peak years and whose character is top drawer.

“We wish Ben nothing but the success he deserves and will be following from here as he goes on to make many achievements during the rest of his career.”

High praise indeed from the German and the Ibrox faithful would certainly have been buoyed at hearing these words, yet it turned out to be a false dawn.

How good was Ben Davies?

Van Bronckhorst was clearly pleased with Davies’ performances for Sheffield United during the 2021/22 campaign, spending a period on loan at the Blades from Liverpool.

Across the whole season, Davies ranked second in the squad for accurate passes per game (48.7), while also ranking fourth for interceptions (1.4) and fifth for clearances (2.6) per game, demonstrating that he was highly adept at passing out from the back and starting attacks.

Indeed, across the three and half seasons before he moved to the Reds, Davies ranked in the top three among his Preston North End teammates for accurate passes, even topping the pile during the first half of the 2020/21 season and this attribute clearly impressed the Dutchman.

Unfortunately, it didn’t go quite to plan for the 28-year-old during his maiden season at the Gers, and he has certainly slipped down the pecking order following a series of poor performances.

How did Ben Davies perform at Rangers?

Despite arriving for a significant fee, Davies started only once for the Gers up until the international break at the start of September, a routine win over St Johnstone.

He also missed the opening two matches of the Champions League campaign, although when he returned for the ties against Liverpool and the away match against Napoli, he failed to have any positive influence whatsoever.

Over these three matches, the centre-back averaged a SofaScore rating of 6.23, kept zero clean sheets, lost possession 10.3 times per game and averaged only one tackle per game, and this resulted in the Gers conceding 12 goals.

When Van Bronckhorst was sacked and Beale took over last November, it was looked upon as a fresh start for not just Davies, but the rest of the squad following the horrendous start to the season.

The former Anfield defender even managed to play a part in all but four matches under the former QPR boss, and it looked as though a partnership between him and Connor Goldson was going to be the norm ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The statistics tell a different story however, as Davies ranked way down in 14th position for Sofascore rating (6.94) across the whole squad for his league displays while he also ranked 16th for tackles (0.9), seventh for interceptions (0.8) and fifth for accurate passes (50.7), suggesting that he failed to improve the current squad.

With the title slipping from Rangers’ grasp, his performance against Celtic in the penultimate Old Firm league clash of the season was criticised.

With the tie finely poised at 1-1, Davies managed to stop a cross from Joto heading into the penalty area yet he failed to clear the ball properly on the byline, and it led to the winger setting up Kyogo Furuhashi to score Celtic’s second of the afternoon.

Former Gers frontman Kenny Miller stated his view of the goal, and he wasn’t exactly complimentary about the defender, saying: “It’s a wonderful finish. Again he’s alert, alive, ruthless when the chance drops.

“But it’s so poor from Ben Davies. He should be heading that out.”

Kirk Broadfoot, another former Gers alumni, also criticised Davies, saying: "Davies is someone who looks like he is good with the ball at his feet, but I don't know if he is really aggressive enough.

"He can get rolled and bullied sometimes in the middle, and I would be tempted to play him at left centre-back of a three or even left-back.”

Does Ben Davies have a future at Rangers?

Goldson has formed a solid duo at the heart of the defence with a rejuvenated John Souttar this term, which has led to Davies making zero appearances across the opening nine matches of 2023/24.

The club rejected an offer from Stoke City during the dying embers of the transfer window, as the Championship side were looking at just signing him on loan rather than a permanent deal.

He has been included in the Europa League squad for the group-stage ties, but it remains to be seen whether he will see any game time or not.

Initial impressions of the player were good and having splashed £4m on him, the supporters certainly expected a defender of that value to perform well.

It hasn’t worked out nearly as well as first anticipated, and although he is still currently at the Gers, it looked as though he was close to departing during the summer.

The next few months until the January transfer window will be crucial, but if he fails to impress, Beale may decide to cash in during the middle of the season.

Kane Williamson took charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad a day after David Warner stepped down, and was later banned from playing IPL 2018

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson took charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad a day after David Warner was banned from playing IPL 2018 in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal troubling Australian cricket. In accepting the role, Williamson made a point to mention he was “standing in as captain for this season.”On Wednesday, Cricket Australia had slapped one-year bans on Warner, and Steven Smith, for their role in using a foreign substance to change the nature of the ball to generate reverse swing. Soon after that news broke, the BCCI announced that both players would not be allowed to take part in the IPL season. Warner and Smith had already relinquished captaincy of Sunrisers and Rajasthan Royals respectively.Although there were other contenders, like Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sunrisers on Thursday chose to appoint Williamson as the interim captain. They had originally bought him in 2015 and regained his services at this year’s auction for USD 468,000. Bhuvneshwar has been appointed vice-captain of the team.BCCIThe franchise’s decision to pick Williamson is likely to raise a few eyebrows. In his previous three seasons with the Sunrisers, Williamson played only 15 matches with a modest record: 411 runs at a strike rate of 129.24 with three half centuries. Also, during a T20I tri-series between New Zealand, England and Australia, former fast bowler Simon Doull was concerned over Williamson’s role in the shortest format, suggesting he should give up T20Is in an effort to manage his workload better.Williamson responded to those comments on the field – scoring a match-winning 72 off 46 balls – and off the field insisting he wanted to play all forms of cricket.

Left-arm medium-pacer Tangeni Lungameni’s List A career-best 3 for 6 helped dismiss Kenya for 83, but heavy rain just five overs into the host’s chase, forced an end to play with no result

The report by Peter Della Penna in Windhoek10-Feb-2018Match abandoned
Peter Della PennaLeft-arm medium-pacer Tangeni Lungameni’s List A career-best 3 for 6 propelled Namibia’s bowling attack to wipe out Kenya for 83 at United Cricket Club Ground, but heavy rain just five overs into the host’s chase forced an end to play with no result. According to tournament rules, the match is now set to be replayed from scratch on the next tournament reserve day on Tuesday.The match had originally been scheduled for Friday but never got started due to damp bowler’s run-ups forcing tournament officials to push the match back into Saturday’s reserve day. Though the outfield dried up by Saturday morning, sweat from the pitch covers resulted in a slightly damp pitch that caused a 90-minute delay and a reduction to 45 overs.After losing a crucial toss and being sent in, Kenya struggled throughout the Powerplay to survive the generous movement on offer. Craig Williams finally made the first breakthrough three balls into his first-change spell in the ninth over, getting Alex Obanda to loft a drive to long-off.Lungameni replaced Smit at the opposite end for the 10th over and had Irfan Karim edging into the slips for his first wicket. Across his next four overs, Lungameni conceded just one run. Dhiren Gondaria drove to mid-on for Lungameni’s second wicket before Collins Obuya’s painstaking innings of 2 in 27 balls ended when he charged in frustration only to drive a bullet straight to Gerhard Erasmus at short extra cover.Captain Sarel Burger continued to set attacking fields, with no less than two men catching behind the wicket throughout the innings to the medium-pacers, as the final four men out were caught behind the wicket. After bowling out Kenya in 38.5 overs, Namibia had just under a half-hour to bat before lunch but thunder began to rumble across the field as the opening pair of Stephan Baard and Lohan Louwrens took the field. A steady drizzle came down throughout their short chase before it worsened into a downpour, robbing Namibia a golden chance of two points and a much-needed net run rate boost.

Arsenal have always had a fine reputation of trusting the youth, but not many periods as replicable as the faith displayed by Mikel Arteta in his present army of youngsters.

The Gunners had the youngest average squad age in the 2022/23 season as recorded last October, representing the side that challenged for the Premier League title until the final stages of the season up against Manchester City.

With captain Martin Odegaard only 24-years-old, and orchestrating leadership skills and innate quality, Arteta is displaying just how much trust he has in the younger talents in his side, deploying them to lead the way for one of the biggest clubs in England.

From rearing Bukayo Saka from the Hale End academy alongside the likes of first-teamers Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson, the north Londoners are excelling at giving their youth products a shot in the spotlight.

Saka is now regarded as one of the best players in the Premier League, and arguably one of the most electrifying talents in Europe, however, he is not alone in being one of the standout forwards in Arteta’s side. Step forward Gabriel Martinelli.

How much did Arsenal sign Gabriel Martinelli for?

Martinelli, Arsenal’s left-winger with innate flair, speed, finishing and confidence.

The Brazilian has it all when it comes to what is wanted in a wide player, proving to be a credit to the club and an example of what can come of a gamble in signing an upcoming youngster from abroad with little recognition.

Signed by Arsenal in 2019 at the age of 18, not many knew the name of Martinelli, a footballer born in the city of Guarulhos whose talents had been noticed by fellow countryman Edu.

The Gunners paid a mere fee of £6m to obtain Martinelli’s services from Ituano, and the rest so far has been history.

Many seniors at the club before, and including Arteta are responsible for the rise of the Brazilian, who was nurtured and weaved into the first team from the moment of his arrival in north London.

Not many knew what to expect of the teenager when he was signed, however, his talents quickly became clear as he contributed to a total of 14 goals in 26 appearances in his debut campaign.

Scoring ten and assisting four in 2019/20, a slow start seemingly wasn’t an option for the teen, who made a phenomenal first impression on the Emirates, with the best still ahead of him.

What is Gabriel Martinelli’s market value now?

Previously lauded as a “sensational talent” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Martinelli’s rise has been exemplary to players, clubs and coaches who look to delve into what the youth have to offer away from the lights of Europe.

Signed for £6m, the gem born in 2001 is now valued by CIES Football Observatory at a staggering €150m (£128m), 2033% more, suggesting just how impressive his emergence on the world footballing scene has been.

Arsenal thought ahead when considering just how quickly the Brazilian’s rise to fame and form has come, tying him down to a new deal earlier this year in February to extend his stay to at least 2027 with an option of an additional year.

Martinelli penned his deal just 48 hours after Saka committed his future to his boyhood club, showcasing just how treasured the two starlets are to the Gunners and the club’s plans for the future.

Speaking after signing his contract, the Brazilian told of his admiration for the club, saying that he loves “everything about Arsenal”, a huge sigh of relief for the north Londoners after years of being seen as a stepping stone for previous stars.

Why is Gabriel Martinelli worth that much?

Every year, Martinelli’s growth has been notable by the improvement of his numbers in play.

In the 2021/22 campaign, the winger cemented himself as being the Gunners’ favoured left forward, earning 29 Premier League appearances in which he scored six goals and recorded six assists.

Following the success of that season, the Brazilian’s role in Arteta’s side became crucial to their success, with last term being the squad’s and player’s high so far throughout their time together.

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While the 2022/23 season left a bittersweet taste of what could have been at the Emirates, it was a time to get excited about what has happened and what is yet to come for the young squad.

Martinelli in particular shone, contributing to 20 goals in 36 Premier League appearances, scoring 15 and assisting five in what was a glowing time to be associated with the Gunners.

The success of the 22-year-old is not as surprising for some, particularly those who have seen his rise within the Premier League, with Jurgen Klopp dubbing the winger as a “talent of the century."

While his contributions to goals are applaudable and recognisably improving with age, the former Ituano starlet stands out for his in-game efforts, with his positioning revealing him to be one of the best in Europe.

As per FBref, the Brazil international averaged 7.19 touches in the attacking penalty area per 90 over the past year, a decimal that ranks him in the top 3% of wingers in Europe’s top-five leagues, to put into perspective how highly the devilish forward is rated.

How much does Gabriel Martinelli earn?

When Martinelli first made his dream move to the Premier League, the teen was earning a wage of £30k-per-week, a freakish sum to the average person, however a novelty price for the services of a top-flight star.

After penning a new deal in February 2023, the boy from Guarulhos saw his weekly paycheck rise to the tune of £180k-per-week, a sum more notable of a superstar, and a figure telling of his value to Arsenal.

What is next for Gabriel Martinelli?

While there have only been four games in the 2023/24 campaign, the 22-year-old has already had a hand in two goals, assisting twice so far in the bid to improve his tally last term.

The Brazilian will finally get his first taste of Champions League football in red and white this month, as well as an opportunity to take his name to the next level and follow suit in bolstering his figures year by year.

Martinelli may feel like the winner in securing his move to the English capital, however, Arsenal are the real winners for facilitating a £6m move for a teenager and raising him to be the talent he is today.

Aston Villa have less than five days to go until the end of the summer transfer window and could make further additions to their squad before the deadline passes.

Who have Aston Villa signed this summer?

Unai Emery and Monchi have been able to swoop for four signings so far as Youri Tielemans, Pau Torres, and Moussa Diaby have all joined on permanent deals, whilst Nicolo Zaniolo has signed on loan from Galatasaray.

There could be more to come from the club before the window slams shut, however, as they have been touted with a move for a LaLiga attacker.

Read the latest Aston Villa transfer news HERE…

Mundo Deportivo recently reported that the Villans are one of the sides interested in securing a deal to sign Barcelona forward Ez Abde, alongside German outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

The outlet also stated that the Spanish giants are set to demand a fee within the region of €30m (£26m) for the talented youngster, and it now remains to be seen whether or not Villa are prepared to match that figure.

How good is Ez Abde?

Barcelona's young ace is a superb prospect who could come in as a long-term investment for Villa as he is a player who has the potential to develop into a Jack Grealish-esque figure for the club.

Emery could unearth the side's next version of the England star by working with the Morocco international to help him to take the next step in his development.

U23 scout Antonio Mango described him as a right-footed winger who likes to play off the left, which was Grealish's favoured role during his time at Villa Park, and hailed the 21-year-old ace as a "majestic" creator who is "unpredictable".

Abde, who scored four goals in 19 LaLiga starts on loan at Osasuna last season, is yet to prove himself to be a regular contributor at the top end of the pitch but his form at youth level suggests that he could grow into being a player who can make a consistent impact.

His performances for Morocco at the U23 Africa Cup of Nations showcased the immense potential that he has. Abde racked up three goals and three assists in just four appearances for his country at the tournament after his spell with Osasuna.

The exciting dynamo also caught the eye during the 2021/22 campaign with three goals and seven assists in 21 outings for Barcelona B, which earned him 12 first-team appearances for the Spanish giants that season.

Grealish was an exceptional performer for Villa on the left flank and produced 32 goals and 43 assists in 213 matches for the club in total, which works out as a goal contribution every 2.84 games on average.

Abde delivered a goal or an assist every 2.1 matches on average for Barcelona B and every 0.67 outings at the U23 Africa Cup of Nations. This shows that he does have the ability to make a big impact in the final third with goals and assists on a regular basis, but he must now take the next step and do it at senior level with consistency.

If he can do that then Villa could have their next Grealish on their hands and that is why Emery must push for a late swoop for the impressive magician before the deadline as the Spanish head coach could unearth his potential.

A Kevin Pietersen cameo in his last appearance for the Melbourne Stars left the Hobart Hurricanes’ semi-final hopes in the hands of other teams

The Report by Alex Malcolm27-Jan-2018Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsThe Hobart Hurricanes had a semi-final berth in their own hands.But a Kevin Pietersen cameo, in his last appearance for the Melbourne Stars, combined with a multitude of tactical and execution errors by the Hurricanes, saw the game slip through their fingers. Their semi-final fate now rests on the result of the match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Brisbane Heat.The Hurricanes did everything right with the bat, posting a formidable total without a single run contributed by star opener D’Arcy Short. Daniel Christian, George Bailey and Nathan Reardon, in his first T20 match in over 12 months, all played superb hands as the Stars’ bowling and fielding dropped to a new low.The Stars needed 115 runs from 64 balls in the chase with six wickets in hand. Pietersen, John Hastings and Evan Gulbis produced some stunning power-hitting as the Hurricanes lost the plot with the ball. The Stars got home with five balls to spare.Getty ImagesShort changedD’Arcy Short has been the most dominant player in the BBL and few bowlers, if any, have been able to contain him. So the Stars turned to their opening batsman Ben Dunk to bowl the first over the innings and his first of the tournament. Dunk, who is a wicketkeeper first and foremost, had only bowled four overs in his T20 career and had one wicket. But his part-time off spin removed Short first ball, sliding on with the arm from around the wicket and trapping him lbw. Bailey picked up the slack and struck the ball exquisitely for 32 from just 20 balls before he picked out backward point. The Hurricanes careered along at 8.5 per over for 12 overs but had lost four wickets by then, which threatened their ability to accelerate in the last eight overs.Reardon’s rearguardBefore his game against the Strikers on January 17 – in which he didn’t get to bat – Reardon’s last T20 match was for the Brisbane Heat against the Melbourne Stars in January 2017. With the exception of the Hong Kong Sixes last October he had not played any other professional cricket in that period. While he and Christian got settled the run-rate dropped below eight an over for the first time in the innings. But Reardon changed that. He cracked two sixes and two fours in seven consecutive balls faced from Daniel Worrell and Hastings. Christian accelerated to 50 from just 34 balls after a crisp strike through cover. Both fell in the last over but Hastings also conceded 16 runs to see the total rise to 7 for 185.Faulkner the Finisher bats threeJames Faulkner has had an unusual tournament with the bat. He has been known as a finisher in previous seasons but his strike-rate this year has barely hovered above 100 and despite often not losing his wicket at the end of innings he has really struggled to find the boundary. The Stars opted to bat him at first drop after Peter Handscomb’s early dismissal. He struck a four and a six in his first 10 balls, benefitting from the field being up. Dunk looked in good touch early as well. But the wheels fell off when both men holed out in the first two overs post the Powerplay. The Stars chase appeared to go from bad to worse when Rob Quiney was run out, despite significant doubt over whether Matthew Wade’s gloves or the ball broke the bails.Mills’ and Bailey’s nightmareHastings won the captaincy battle, promoting himself to pinch-hit at number six and it was a masterstroke. He launched two sixes and a four in his first four balls to bring the equation to 99 from 60 balls. Then Bailey turned to Tymal Mills who continued his nightmare tournament. He delivered lengths that were routinely dispatched before a bouncer accounted for Hastings. Mills had given up 29 in his first two overs. Pietersen and Seb Gotch were well held for the next four overs, leaving the Stars needing 53 from 30 balls. Bailey had the option not to bowl Mills again as Christian, Clive Rose and Jofra Archer had five overs left between them. But Bailey backed his overseas pro and paid a price. Pietersen launched three fours and a six in four balls. Mills claimed his wicket with a superb reflex return catch but the damage was done. The equation dropped to 34 from 24 balls. Rose gave up just five singles and picked up Gotch in the 17th. But Archer uncharacteristically lost the plot in the 18th. He delivered an above-waist-high full toss that was carved for four by Gulbis, plus the added run for the no-ball. Later in the over he was hit for six off a ball for which only three men were inside the circle. The equation dropped to 12 off 12. Mills bowled the 19th and Gulbis bombed him straight for six. Mills final figures were a calamitous 2 for 56 from four overs. Christian had three runs to play with in the last over and conceded them all off the first ball.

The BCB’s disciplinary committee is awaiting a report on the incident, which is said to have taken place during a National Cricket League game last week

Mohammad Isam28-Dec-2017Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman faces possible punishment after he reportedly assaulted a fan during a first-class match in Rajshahi last week. The incident is said to have taken place on the second day of Rajshahi Division’s National Cricket League game against Dhaka Metropolis.According to reports, after a supporter made a noise directed at Sabbir during one of the innings breaks, Sabbir took permission from the on-field umpires to leave the ground and then went behind the sight screen to physically abuse the young boy, who had apparently been brought into the playing area by an acquaintance of Sabbir’s.The incident was supposedly first seen by the reserve umpire who reported it to the match referee, who in turn reported it to the BCB’s cricket operations committee chairman Akram Khan, who then forwarded it to the board’s disciplinary committee. This was as per procedure, since Sabbir is being investigated for a level-4 offence. According to sources, Sabbir was also quite “aggressive” with match referee Showkatur Rahman, when he called him in on the third day of the game to investigate the incident.Sheikh Sohel, vice-chairman of the disciplinary committee, said that Sabbir would be subjected to heavy punishment if found guilty. In the case of level-4 offences, penalties include multiple-match bans in addition to a fine of Tk 5 lakh (US$6,000 approx).Sohel told the newspaper: “The moment I get the report, we will call him. But after seeing the report if we feel we don’t need to talk to him, we will quickly mete out the punishment.”Sabbir has faced disciplinary action a number of times in the past, the most severe case of which was in 2016 when the BCB fined him Tk 12 lakh (US$14,000 approx) for “serious off-field disciplinary breaches” during the Bangladesh Premier League.

Derby County are closing in on a Premier League forward to boost their promotion credentials before the end of the transfer window, according to reports.

What's the latest news involving Derby County?

This window, the Rams have utilised the free agent market to their advantage to strengthen their squad, bringing in Curtis Nelson, Callum Elder, Joe Ward, Sonny Bradley, Josh Vickers and Martyn Waghorn alongside Conor Washington and Kane Wilson for undisclosed fees, as per Transfermarkt.

Derby County have endured a mixed start to the 2023/24 campaign, recording victories against Fleetwood Town and Burton Albion and three losses against Wigan Athletic, Blackpool and Oxford United, encompassing all competitions, as per Sky Sports.

Cited by Derbyshire Live, Rams manager Paul Warne has issued an update regarding potential incomings at Pride Park in a recent interview, stating: "I got told, and it's through nobody's fault, on Saturday after the game that everything was agreed with one player and then we got gazumped by a Championship club. He is a very good player, and we lost out on him, which was hugely disappointing. But we have two targets we have been trying to get for a while now and hopefully by 6pm tonight the fans will know who they are."

Irish defender Eiran Cashin has received multiple offers from Brighton & Hove Albion this window as the Seagulls look to bring in the 21-year-old, and Telegraph journalist John Percy took to social media platform X to explain the state of play surrounding his future at Derby County, stating: "Brighton have seen at least 4 bids rejected by DCFC this year for 21yo defender Eiran Cashin, including offers this summer, and remain interested before deadline. Derby will only consider bids of £3m+ and insist that any deal includes Cashin completing the season on loan."

Who else could Derby County sign?

According to Football Insider, Arsenal youngster Tyreece John-Jules is set to complete a loan move to Derby County and will stay at the English third-tier side until January.

Rams boss Warne has been keen to add more 'firepower' to his attack and there is optimism in the building at Derby County that John-Jules will be available for this weekend's League One clash away to Peterborough United.

John-Jules has never made his competitive senior bow for Arsenal; nevertheless, he has played out on loan at the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Lincoln City, Blackpool, Ipswich Town and Doncaster Rovers, as per Transfermarkt.

Last term, the 22-year-old was farmed out to Ipswich Town and made 21 appearances for the Tractor Boys in all competitions, registering three goals and a solitary assist in the process, as per Transfermarkt.

Cited by Newschain, Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna spoke highly of John-Jules' qualities in an interview last year, stating: "We know Tyreece can play in different roles. He’s very good between the lines but he’s also capable of playing back to goal and playing a bit higher up."

Being completely out of the picture at Arsenal, John-Jules will hope to gain more regular first-team experience on loan at Derby County over the next six months of his career.